Celebrate with V. Sattui Winery at their old-fashioned Napa Valley-style Lobster Fest on April 16th. Dine under the stars in Vittorio’s Vineyard as you celebrate spring.
Jennifer Ewing’s Literary Ark uses an open book to create the basis for the ark in this work that can be viewed at the Altered Book Show in Marin this month.
Published: April 1, 2011
Lobster Fest, Napa-Style
Celebrate with V. Sattui Winery at their old-fashioned Napa Valley-style Lobster Fest on April 16th. Dine under the stars in Vittorio’s Vineyard as you celebrate spring. Enjoy a menu of hors d’ oeuvres, fresh Maine lobster, large prawns, Italian sausage, crisp corn on the cob, savory artichokes, red potatoes, whole roasted garlic head, and surprise dessert. There will be live music and V. Sattui’s fabulous wines will also be available to purchase at the best discounts offered for the whole year. The event takes place from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at V. Sattui Winery just off Highway 29 in St Helena. The cost is $95 or $85 for members. For more information, call (707) 963-7774 or visit www.vsattui.com.
Ninth Annual Floating Art Show in Sausalito
Yes, art floats at this fun Sausalito event on the water. On Saturday, April 30 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sausalito’s colorful floating homes community will present the ninth annual Artists of Issaquah free exhibition. Guests will view and purchase a wide variety of outstanding art while aboard some of these unique, world-famous water homes. Six new artists with be joining the fifteen returning artists for a total of 21 resident artists from the floating homes community. They will be showing fused glass, multi-media work, paintings, photography and sculpture at very reasonable prices. The large Sausalito floating homes community boasts a rich heritage of creative expression and this exciting event maintains this valuable tradition. For more information please visit www.artistsofissaquah.com or call Rachelle Dorris at (415) 272-1543.
The Art of Altered Books
The second annual Altered Book Show opens on April 16 at the Marin Museum of Contemporary Art in Novato, with a talk by Donna Seager of the Donna Seager Gallery at 4 p.m. A reception with wine and snacks will follow from 5-7 p.m. This year’s exhibition includes over 100 artists from all over the Bay Area who have applied their imaginations to give new life to old, discarded books. The exhibit consists of works of art created from these books that have been altered with collage, painting, and other mixed media techniques, along with book sculptures, jewelry, boxes, and even a hanging mobile. Visitors will find more than 100 of these works on display, which are available through a silent auction running from April 16 through May 21. The Marin Museum of Contemporary Art is located at the Novato Arts Center at Hamilton Field, 500 Palm Drive in Novato. Hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and admission is free. For more information, visit www.marinmoca.org or call 415-506-0137. All proceeds from the auction go to support MarinMOCA’s programs and exhibitions.
Earth Day Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed at California State Parks on Saturday, April 16 for the 14th annual California State Parks Foundation’s (CSPF) Earth Day 2011 Restoration & Cleanup presented by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). This is the 10th year that CSPF and PG&E have partnered together to improve the environment by completing more than 104 projects in honor of Earth Day. Individuals and businesses are sought to actively participate in their communities. Statewide, thousands of volunteers each year plant native trees and community gardens, restore trails and wildlife habitats, remove trash and debris from beaches and parklands and make overdue repairs to fences and boardwalks. Volunteers of all ages are encouraged to help restore the beauty of California’s treasured state parks. For a project near you, visit www.calparks.org where you can find a complete list of volunteer sites and times.
20th Annual Spring Celebration & Easter Parade
This event is not your average Street Fair or formal parade. It can best be described as wonderful, wacky, elegant and fabulous, with everything from roller-blading cows and creative self-propelled mini-floats to garden areas, sophisticated fashions and beautiful classic and art cars. It’s a special event for the entire family. Running from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 24 and featuring an Easter Parade on Union Street from Gough to Fillmore that begins at 2 p.m. The event celebrates and showcases the diverse community of San Francisco with some of Union Street’s best restaurants serving attendees in an outdoor bistro setting. A variety of children’s and family activities are the focus of the celebration and include large inflatable bounces, kids’ rides and games, a climbing wall, a hands-on children’s activities area, costumed characters, a petting zoo, a pony ride and entertainment from some of the Bay Area’s best musicians. For more information on the Biggest Little Parade in San Francisco, visit www.UnionStreetSF.com.
Angel Island Commemorates Civil War Ties
Come visit Angel Island State Park on April 2-3 as they commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Explore an 1863 Union Army post set up at Camp Reynolds especially for the event, open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 2 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 3. Visitors to Camp Reynolds can become recruits to the Union Army and try their hand at militia drills, baking army bread, signaling, and other soldierly skills. Although Angel Island never saw any skirmishes during the Civil War, there will be two mock battles each day between Union and Confederate forces, at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Cannon firings, camp tours and other hands-on activities and demonstrations will be held throughout the day. For more information, contact the park at (415) 435-5390. Angel Island is only accessible by private boat or ferry. See a complete list of ferry schedules on pages 18-19.
Strictly Sail Pacific Returns to Jack London Square
The 2011 all-sail show will feature expanded exhibit areas and many new special events from April 14-17. Strictly Sail Pacific is more of a sailing event than a boat show. There will be a focus on fun, with on-the-water activities, youth sailing, and the most extensive seminar program yet. See the latest in sail boats, sailing gear and travel information. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.strictlysailpacific.com.
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